A collective of young Gospel musicians known as Friends In Sync is preparing to host a powerful live worship recording in Gqeberha (PE) on March 28. The recording titled Altar Moments, is an event that will blend authentic worship with contemporary Gospel music and will hosted at The Church Of […]
Author: Ndileka Aboagye
Park and Pray initiative unites communities in times of tragedy
What began as a simple vision to create a space where local people could park their cars and pray together has developed into a growing movement of healing, and collective compassion during times of tragedy. The Park and Pray initiative, founded by Grace Love Family Church in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, was […]
National candlelight prayer service launched to mourn learners lost in crash
A national candlelight prayer service was arranged for Thursday night (January 22) in response to the devastating school transport accident near Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning that has claimed the deaths of 14 young learners. Organisers told Gateway News that the live prayer event, which aimed to unite communities, faith leaders, […]
Vaal scholar transport crash driver charged with murder as death toll rises to 14
SACOFF mobilises support for grieving families The death toll from the tragic Vaal scholar transport crash has risen to 14 after two more learners succumbed to their injuries in the early hours of Thursday morning, leaving families and school communities in mourning. The horrific crash occurred on Monday, 19 January […]
‘There is nothing called Christian circumcision’, says Gqeberha author
In many African cultures, including those of the Xhosa, Tsonga and Sotho peoples of South Africa, traditional circumcision marks the transition from boyhood to manhood. Among the Xhosa, this rite of passage is known as “ulwaluko”. A Gqeberha pastor and author, Siphelo Goduka, is now challenging the spiritual foundations of […]
‘Heal Our Land’ prayer concert in Nelson Mandela Bay will focus on city, nation
Gospel Worship Experience (GWE) is hosting a :Heal Our Land Prayer Concert” in Nelson Mandela Bay on November 5 A number of NMB pastors have already committed to participating in the free event which will be held at the Jesus Christ Empowerment Centre in KwaZakhele. The focus of the gathering […]
Don’t complain about potholes, faded road markings — fix them, say Gqeberha dominees
Two Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) ministers in Gqberha (PE) have encouraged residents in their communities to help change some of the things that we mostly complain about, such as potholes and faded road markings. Ds Robert-John de Kock of the Nooitgedacht congregation said the idea came to him that instead […]
Jabu Hlongwane encourages women at celebration breakfast
Gospel singer and minister of the word, Jabu Hlongwane, a popular senior member of Joyous Celebration, shared some insights on feminism at a Women’s Month event in Gqeberha (PE) last Saturday. Some of the women in Nelson Mandela Bay kicked off the month of August by having breakfast with the […]
Moms demand action against gun and gender-based violence
“Moms Demand Action: End Gun violence and Gender based violence” was the theme for a march organised by the women’s ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church(AME) in Gqeberha (PE) today. The march processioned from FC James Chapel opposite Spar Mall, KwaZakhele to KwaZakhele Police Station where a memorandum was handed over to […]
Gqeberha Gospel Choir launched at Spirit-filled event
The city of Gqeberha (PE) sang its heart out at RUCC Ministries, Korsten, on Saturday June 11 at the launch of the Gqeberha Gospel Choir founded by Gospel minister, Mandy Praise and his wife, Nthabi Pram. Pastor Mandy Praise has quite a few accolades under his belt. The founder of […]

